Welcome to the webpage for State Project No. 0093-0251, Route 175 Sidewalk Installation in Newington.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning Route 175 sidewalk installation in Newington, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Newington Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street in Newington. The meeting location is ADA accessible.
The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place in-person. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.
The purpose of this project is to construct sidewalks along Cedar Street to improve pedestrian accommodations and a continuous network between transit, retail, and educational facilities in the town of Newington.
Right-of-way impacts are anticipated through permanent easements for the construction of the sidewalk.
Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2026. The estimated cost for this project is approximately $ 2.6 million with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The proposed project plans can be found below:
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to:
- Project Manager, Devin.Racicot@ct.gov
- (860) 594-2735
Please reference State Project No. 0093-0251 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the meeting by contacting Devin.Racicot@ct.gov.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by Wednesday, May 14, 2025, to Devin.Racicot@ct.gov or (860) 594-2735.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Additional Information for Public
Voluntary Feedback Survey - After the meeting, we hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to fill out our brief survey.